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What is an Apparel Wear Test?
RTQ Apparel is setting aside a full month for wear testing our first two garments before we launch to the public. We are looking for...
Rachel Erickson
Dec 19, 20223 min read
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Golden Samples vs. TOP Samples
A Top of Production (TOP) Sample is typically the very first garment that comes off of the Production Line at your factory. Oftentimes,...
Rachel Erickson
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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Rebranding Announcement!
Right and Three-Quarters is now officially: RTQ Apparel. Back at the beginning of October, I started working with Baylee Buchanan at...
Rachel Erickson
Dec 12, 20221 min read
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Start Planning for 2023
December is a crucial month to work on what’s coming up in the new year ahead. It is the perfect time to fill out a new planner or revise...
Rachel Erickson
Dec 1, 20222 min read
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VIP Day with Cycling Client
In the Summer of 2022, I held an amazing example of a VIP day with a new client. A VIP day is a full day with me, in person, to go...
Rachel Erickson
Nov 27, 20223 min read
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What's Next for the Apparel Line?
I can’t think of too many career moments that are more exciting to me than approving a set of garments to production. The amount of work...
Rachel Erickson
Nov 27, 20222 min read
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New Referral Program
Launching in December 2022, Unmarked Street is officially opening up a new Referral Program for individuals who might have future clients...
Rachel Erickson
Nov 21, 20221 min read
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Working with a Career Coach
Being a small business owner has always been a dream of mine. Creating and producing my very own apparel line often felt like a far-off...
Rachel Erickson
Nov 21, 20223 min read
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Grade Rule Standards
One of the biggest perks you receive when you purchase an Alvanon Mannequin is access to their wide variety of body data and information....
Rachel Erickson
Nov 14, 20223 min read
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Packing System for Traveling
Packing for any trip can be stressful. A business trip, however, can add another level of stress as work items on top of personal items...
Rachel Erickson
Nov 14, 20222 min read
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Driving a Stick-Shift
Nine years ago, my husband taught me how to drive a manual transmission car. We were shifting (no pun intended!) our lifestyle a lot at...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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Top 5 Tips for Preventing that Travel Cold
As I’m sure you can all tell by now, I love to travel. From packing to travel days and everything in between, the adventure of travel is...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 31, 20223 min read
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Excess Inventory Woes
Has anyone else recognized all of the clearances going on in the Apparel industry right now? “New Winter Outlet Restock Sale!” The “We...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 24, 20224 min read
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La Crosse, Wisconsin: Charmant Hotel Review
In April of 2022, I had the opportunity to head to Wisconsin for my very first client VIP Day. Working with cycling brands across the...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 23, 20222 min read
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Why are Sizes Different from Brand to Brand?
One of the most asked questions I hear throughout the apparel industry is: “Why are garment sizes different from brand to brand?” I’m...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 17, 20223 min read
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We are back!
Just a week ago, I celebrated the first Anniversary of Unmarked Street being in business. It was a great time of reflection for me, as I...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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We are Back!
Just a week ago, I celebrated the first Anniversary of Unmarked Street being in business. It was a great time of reflection for me, as I...
Rachel Erickson
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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Working with a High Ticket Contractor
Have you ever decided to work with a contractor for a home renovation project, and went with the lowest bidder to save a little money?...
Rachel Erickson
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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Sustainability in Apparel
There is a lot of focus these days on Sustainability in the Apparel Industry. We are a large contributor to the global carbon footprint...
Rachel Erickson
Apr 18, 20225 min read
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TSA Travel Updates
I might be late to the party here, as it has been a good nine months since I’ve been through any airport, but when I showed up at the San...
Rachel Erickson
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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